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Your Guide to Dining Locally
Take part for a chance to win your share of over $1,500 in local restaurant gift cards! See pages 5 & 6 for details.
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“A Little Bit of Irish...A W
Featuring Fine Mexican Food &
SERVING LUNCH
A Few of Kelly’s
• Burgers • Buffalo Wings • Appetizer C • Potato Soup • Flauta • Enchiladas • M
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Kelly’s Marg
We feature Guinness, Harp & C Also serving Specialty 218 Locust, Sterling, IL
Restaurant Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm Friday 11am-10pm; Saturday 10am-10pm Bar Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 8am-1am
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ish...A Whole Lot of Fun”
can Food & American Favorites
LUNCH & DINNER
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Appetizer Combo Platter Guacanachos hiladas • Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail
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ss, Harp & Craft Beers on Tap. ng Specialty Cocktails
For Carryout call 815-625-9720 or 815-625-7969 www.kellysinc.com T he T as te 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4
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EAT. DRINK. GATHER.
Starters • Salads • Sandwiches • Burgers • Bowls
Breakfast at River City Ale House! Start your weekends off right with a delicious breakfast at River City Ale House! Join us every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am to 11am for a mouth watering breakfast experience like no other! Don’t miss out on our scrumptious breakfast menu that will surely satisfy your cravings.
314 W 1st St., Dixon • (815) 284-0381
www.rivercityalehouseil.com
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 11am-9pm Tuesday Closed Friday 11am-11pm Saturday 8am-11pm Sunday 11am-9pm
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THE
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Gift Card Giveaway
HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Dine in at 5 participating restaurants and you can be entered into a monthly drawing to win a share of $1,200 in local restaurant gift cards. Take the Taste Passport (found on page 6) to a participating Taste restaurant and have a member of management staff sign to verify you dined in at their restaurant. Once you have 5 signatures, return your completed Taste Passport to: The Telegraph, Attn: Jill Reyna 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021 Winners will be drawn monthly from January - December 2024. Winner will be contacted by phone and email. Participant can only win once. Entries will remain in the drawing for the entire year. No copies or forgeries accepted.
PHOTOS ON THE COVER & THIS PAGE: provided by Galena Steak House in Dixon
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THE
TASTE Passport to Dining Locally
NAME: __________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________ PHONE: _________________________________________ Visit 5 establishments, receive a management signature then mail this page back to: The Telegraph, Attn: Jill Reyna, 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021
RESTAURANT NAME
Find on Page
MANAGEMENT SIGNATURE
ALLEY LOOP SALOON & DELI.............................. 28 ______________________________________________
BRICK BLOCK PUB................................................ 26______________________________________________ DON’S SEAFOOD & CHICKEN & MORE .... 20 & 21______________________________________________ FRESCO ON FIRST.........................................14 & 15______________________________________________ FROGGY’S BAR & GRILL ...................................... 27______________________________________________ GALENA STEAK HOUSE................................... 8 & 9______________________________________________ HAPPY JOE’S PIZZA & ICE CREAM..................... 26______________________________________________ HAREVEST BAKERY & MORE................................16______________________________________________ KELLY’S...............................................................2 & 3______________________________________________ LIL’ SMOKED BAR & GRILL..........................18 & 19______________________________________________ LISA’S BRICK HOUSE BAR & GRILL............. 12 & 13______________________________________________ NICK’S TAP....................................................24 & 25______________________________________________ NORTH END LIQUOR...................................22 & 23______________________________________________ RIVER CITY ALE HOUSE......................................... 4______________________________________________ THE PRECINCT.............................................. 10 & 11______________________________________________ THE RAILSIDE BAR & GRILL........................ 30 & 31______________________________________________ TIME OUT BAR & GRILL..........................................7______________________________________________ WILLY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT.........................17 ______________________________________________
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Your New Local Neighborhood Bar and Grill
Appetizers • Burgers • Beer Carry-Out and Dine In
Sun-Thurs. 11A.M. - 11P.M. Fri. & Sat. 10A.M. - 12A.M. 2501 Ave. E, Sterling, IL 61081
815-905-2583 SM-ST2122141
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Lunch & Dinner ServeD JuSt the Way you Like it! appetizers • sandWiches • chicken • pasta • steaks • chops • seafood featuring cold Water lobster
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We invite you to relax and enjoy a delightful combination of great food and service tonight! Sample a variety of chef’s specialities, from pasta and seafood to steak, chicken and much more.
We also offer a senior menu, half off daily drink specials, and special packages for our private banquet room!
Wednesday-Monday 11am-9pm | Tuesday Closed 1101 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 815-285-1625 galenasteakhouse.com
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Daily Lunch Specials
113 East 3rd Street >> Sterling, IL 815.622.4078
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MONDAY Chef’s Special TUESDAY Tacos & Tostadas WEDNESDAY Chicken strip basket w/ fries THURSDAY Chef’s Special FRIDAY Chef’s Special Fresh Soups
113 East 3rd Street • Sterling, IL
815.622.4078
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BAR HOURS: Mon-Sat 11am-1am Sun 9am-10pm EXTENDED GRILL HOURS: Mon-Sat 11am-8pm Sun 9am
Join us
All You C to Ea Breakfa
SUNDAY 9AM-NOO
SM-ST2121524
***while the food lasts***
216 Locust St. Sterling • (815) 590-LISA
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Simply Exceptional Food!
You Care to Eat Breakfast
• FRESH BURGERS
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SUNDAYS 9AM-NOON ***while the food lasts***
• CHICKEN
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• PHILLY’S
• WINGS & MORE
FREE WINGS with purchase of a basket.
Dine in only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 10/31/24
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FRESH, SAVORY & HEALTHY! We are dedicated to only fresh & natural ingredients!
Daily Specials Enjoy a made-from-scratch menu of delicious grilled meats, fresh salads and spreads, savory wraps, vegetarian meals and authentic desserts!
Monday Closed Tuesday & Thursday 7am-3pm Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 7am-8pm Sunday 7am-2pm
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916 ALBANY ST. ERIE, IL 61250 309.515.9025 NE
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FULL BREAKFAST, LUNCH & SUPPER MENU
TUESDAY-SATURDAY | 7AM-8 PM
HARVESTBAKERYANDMORE.COM FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK SM-ST2122140
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DRIVE THRU AVAILABLE FOR CARRYOUT
WILLY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Open daily at 11am Closed Wednesdays 3210 W. 4th Sterling, IL 61081 SM-ST2122145
(815) 626-0401 T he T as te 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4
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ENJOY LOCAL, CASUAL DININ
609 Depot Ave., Dixon (815) 677-9867
Locally Owned and Operated Monday thru Thursday 4pm-8pm • Friday thru Sunday 11am-8pm
Dine in • Carry Out • Drive thru • Curbside
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DINING At your Neighborhood Bar & Grill!
NEW! BULK MENU ENJOY YOUR FAVORITE FOODS IN LARGE QUANTITIES!
PERFECT FOR PARTIES MEETINGS & HOLIDAYS! EMAIL MICHELLE@LILSMOKEDBARANDGRILL.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION & MENUS
5 OFF $ 25 PURCHASE $
Dine in or to-go. One coupon per order. Cannot be combined with any other offer for food. Excludes alcohol. Exp. 5/31/24
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Every Meal Cooked
FEED YOUR WHOLE F
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It’s The Meal You’ve Been Wa
• Appetizers • • Chicken Strips •O • Chicken Dinners •7D and much mor
DON’S SEAFOOD & CH
1501 W. 4TH ST., STERLING • P HOURS: MONDAY THRU THUR FRIDAY 10:30 AM - 9 PM, SATURDAY 2 SM-ST2121507
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O L E FA M I LY F O R $ 2 0 Locall Owne y da Opera nd t Since ed 1992
een Waiting For All Year....
• Seafood Dinners • Over 20 Sandwiches • 7 Different Types Of Fish much more
D & CHICKEN & MORE
RLING • PHONE: 815-622-0258 RU THURSDAY 10:30 AM - 8 PM URDAY 2 PM - 9 PM, CLOSED SUNDAY T he T as te 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4
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DRIVE-UP WINDOW Hours: Mon - Thur 9am - 10pm | Fri. & Sat 9am - 1am | Sun 12pm - 10pm
Lunch Served
DAILY
CRAFT BEER - ON TAP OR CHOOSE MONDAY DRINK FRIDAY SPECIALS FROM OVER 20 CRAFT BOTTLES 11AM - 2PM
206 W Miller Road • Sterling
(815) 625-7852
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DAY DAY - 2PM
DRIVE-UP WINDOW
Hours: Mon - Thur 9am - 10pm | Fri. & Sat 9am - 1am | Sun 12pm - 10pm
Daily Specials & Homemade Soups Birria Tacos
SERVED 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
206 W Miller Road • Sterling
(815) 625-7852
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Come f Stay Lunch Served Daily 11am-2pm
BREAKFAST
SERVED
Saturday & Sunday
7am-11am
1301 PROPHETSTOW 24 Th e Tas t e 2023-2024
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me for the food... ay for the beer
Taco Wednesdays
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MENU INCLUDES: Beef Tacos Burritos Tostadas
Loaded Nachos 11pm-8pm
MONDAY & TUESDAY
HAPPY HOUR 4pm-7pm
ALL DAY
THURSDAY Keep the specials $2 Domestics $3 Wells
HETSTOWN RD., ROCK FALLS • (815) 626-1470 T he T as te 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4
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ORDER ONLINE AT HAPPYJOES.COM
GOOD TIMES TO BE TOGETHER! 109 W. Main St., Morrison 815-772-7840 Mon-Thurs 11am - 9pm Fri & Sat 11am - 10pm Sun 4-9pm
Craft Beer on Tap! Check out our menu on Facebook
105 W Main (815) 772-8022
Tuesday-Saturday Open at 4 Sundays & Mondays closed
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Come In For
Hot Slots Cold Beer - Good Food
215 W 2nd St, Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 625-4783
Grill Hours Mon-Sun: 9am-8pm
Bar Hours Mon-Sun: 9am-1am
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YOU’VE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST!
Dine in Take Out 80 S Hennepin Dixon (815) 288-9335
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Princeton
250 Backbone Road East (815) 872-3500 Major credit cards welcome
www.primequarter.com
Find us on SM-ST2122136
Great Steak! Great Fun! Share the fun of turning your choice of one of our nine cuts of USDA Choice Beef- or our fresh Daily Seafood Selection - into the mouthwatering masterpiece only you can prepare. Every Prime Quarter entree comes with our generous All You Can Eat Salad Bar, Baked Potato and our famous Texas Toast. This is how great fun, food and friends come together! “Grill your own” ...tonight!
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Banquet Room seats up to 200 Regular Menu Available Wed 11am-7:45 Thurs & Fri 11am-8:45 Sat 10am-8:45 Sun 10am-7:45 Mon & Tues Closed
207 S. BUTLER, NELSON, IL
815-251-4633 Lunch & Dinner Served Daily till 9pm. No orders taken after 8:45. T he T as te 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4
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California Eggs Benedict
Mom’s Sandwich
Banana Bavarian Stuffed French Toast
Carnitas Skillet
Eggs Benedict • Omelettes • Skillets • Waffles Pancakes • French Toast • Crepes • Paninis Salads • Burgers • Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice & Lemonade
BREAKFAST & LUNCH • GIFT CERTIFICATES
23 E. 3RD ST., STERLING • (815) 622-9007 WWW.MOMSDINER.MENU TUES-SUN 7AM-2PM 32 Th e Tas t e 2023-2024
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